4 Days Nile Cruise From Aswan to Luxor

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From
$ 800
per person

Tour Overview

From $ 800 / per person
Duration 4 days
Destinations Aswan, Luxor Tours,
Tour Availability Upon request
Tour Type Sharing ,
Pickup Location Aswan

Description

4-Day Nile Cruise From Aswan to Luxor offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the outstanding sailing, immersing yourself in the majesty of ancient Egypt. You will let the ancient Egyptian god, Habu, which is the Nile, carry you to outstanding views of the lush green banks meeting the desert uniquely. While this Nile runs in the middle of this nature dazzlingly, the great monuments of giant temples and breathtaking tombs appear behind these views to greet you in the pharaonic world.

You will be in the heart of these exclusive scenes, which are the same since ancient Egypt, relishing the same views the ancient Egyptians saw, using the same way of transferring when traveling from Aswan to Luxor; you live a great history, not just visiting it as the usual trips. Especially with Golavita, you will be accompanied by professional Egyptologists who know each mystery and event that has happened at every historical spot, making the event run in front of your eyes as if a thing pulls you to the heart of ancient

You will enjoy spending time amid the ancient Egyptian world, creating your memories as a pharaoh while having all the amenities on the cruise board, including a pool, restaurant, bar of soft drinks, lounges, etc. at the highest quality.

Includes

  • Meet and assist upon arrival and departure
  • Stay on a 5-star cruise with full board.
  • Expert tour guide
  • Entrance fees for all sites, including Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple.
  • Enjoy a Nile felucca Tour in Aswan.
  • All service charges and taxes are included.

Excludes

  • Optional Tours
  • Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Day 1: Aswan and the Philae Temple

Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, you will enjoy the top-class pickup service, including facilitating airport procedures and luggage carriage. Our pickup service also includes the train station or your hotel in Aswan.

Take your seat and relax in an air-conditioned vehicle with the accompaniment of your Egyptologist. From the majesty of the Philae Temple, you will begin your day tour, finding yourself in a holy spot that embodies the evil and goodness of the pharaohs while the pharaonic mysteries surround you everywhere and the inscriptions tell you secrets from the heart of the pharaohs amidst that charming nature in which this pharaonic temple is located on the banks of the Nile.

Actually, you will arrive at the Philae Temple by sailing on a motorized boat while it appears majestically and clearly, and you are in the heart of the Nile. It is a scene that tells about the greatness of the pharaohs and the magnificence of the ancient Egyptian world, in whose heart you will live an unforgettable time.

Explore one of the Pharaonic Mysteries

Once entering any temple, you will be surprised by the towering giant obelisk that illuminates the whole temple; how the ancient Egyptians made all that giant one-cut piece of granite and raised it to stand balanced for thousands of years with all this height magically illuminates the sides of the temple!

The Unfinished Obelisk site may uncover one of the top secrets of pharaonic engineering while seeing the tools and lines of the pharaohs still existing on this obelisk. You will feel as if they are on a break and will come to meet you any time; live the charm of ancient Egypt.

Next, board your Nile cruise and enjoy the amazing views of the Nile.

Then, in the day, experience sailing by felucca around the Aswan Islands to enjoy the complete relaxation.

Meals:

Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Optional Tour to Abu Simbel and Nile Cruise Experience

Abu Simbel Day Sailing to Kom Ombo

Enjoy your unique breakfast with the outstanding views and fresh breezes of the Nile. Then, be ready for a tour of the Abu Simbel Temples, arriving with the accompaniment of your Egyptologist to a spot with gigantic pharaonic statues, each about 20 meters tall, representing Ramses II on a hill entrance. Those colossi of Ramses II appear majestically to threaten the enemies and proudly welcome friends, inviting you to a marvelous spot from the heart of ancient Egypt.

Enter the mountain, finding yourself surrounded by giant statues and inscriptions that make you contact Ramses II. Spend an unforgettable time amid the world of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari in the Abu Simbel Temples that were carved completely in the heart of a mountain by ancient Egyptian hands.

Then, be ready for the unique experience of living history with the accompanying charming natural views, sailing in the heart of the Nile, arriving at Kom Ombo, the house of Sobek, where you meet the holy lake while the freedom of belief among the pharaohs looms there with the presence of Horus; discover the mysteries of the pharaohs in this unique temple.

Next, complete the sailing to spend your relaxing evening with your arrival in Edfu.

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Temple of Horus and Luxor's East Bank

Edfu & East Luxor Bank Day Tour

You are on a date with a site where you feel as if at any time a pharaoh will appear in front of your eyes, as a result of wandering amid inscriptions that seem like the ancient Egyptians had just raised their hands out of it, and most flourishing structures at this second-largest and the most well-preserved temple in ancient Egypt, the Edfu Temple. Complete the puzzles of Philae Temple here.

Then, enjoy your sailing to Luxor, crossing through Esna Lock.

Begin your tour in Luxor with the top attraction of Thebes, which was the capital of ancient Egypt. Arriving at Luxor Temple, admire the Great Hypostyle Hall, towering obelisks, and the sacred lake. Live in the heart of ancient Egypt and forget all about the current life as if you are riding a time machine.

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Arrive in Luxor and Discover the Wonders of the West Bank

West Bank of LuxorDay of 4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan to Luxor

Enjoy your breakfast and begin an exclusive day tour with the accompaniment of your Egyptologist, taking a road that was known just for the pharaonic kings, priests, and close nobles to the kings. It takes you to the Thebes Necropolis.

Visit those giant pharaonic statues of Amenhotep III—the Colossi of Memnon—that have challenged the breathtaking floods with 59 feet of height while the mysteries surround them. Let your Egyptologist from Golavita tell you all about those massive stone statues.

Then, cross to the east bank of Luxor; be ready to wander amid the daily life world of the pharaohs, going through the details of their daily lives, religious rituals, and also the secrets between the pharaonic kings and priests, as if great history whispers in your ear. You will arrive in a complete world with vibrant inscriptions that pull you from this era you live into the pharaonic times. They were made by the pharaohs' hands to contact you today.

One of the events you will live after seeing the conflict between Hatshepsut and Thutmose III embodied before your eyes is the Opt Festival, where you will feel as if the ancient Egyptians are surrounding you in joy and the Theban Triad passes on the shoulders of the priests While the smell of incense comes from everywhere, the sounds of drums are beaten by the hands of the strong black soldiers.

That is what you will live in in the Karnak Temple, the largest temple in ancient Egypt.

It is Time to Uncover the Dazzlement of the Valley of the Kings

Then to arrive at the west side of Luxor, visiting the Valley of the Kings, wandering amid the puzzles and mysteries as if you are in a spot that is out of reality, meeting inscriptions from the pharaonic Book of Death, exclusive royal funeral rituals, and even more. It is the world where the mummified bodies of the pharaonic kings were placed amid shiny, outstanding treasures. Besides Richly and majestically carved pharaonic coffins and exclusive wall-filling engravings take you out of reality into a world of fantasy, living the mysteries of ancient Egypt. It is the charm of the Valley of the Kings.

Finally, enjoy a professional drop-off service to Luxor airport, hotel, or train station as you want.

Meals:

Breakfast

Attractions Highlight

What to bring?

  • Your Passport
  • Comfortable shoes and clothes
  • Sunglasses, Hat and Sun cream
  • Jacket in winter
How does the sharing nature of this 4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor enhance the experience?
This Nile Cruise is organized as a shared tour, which means you will travel with other visitors from around the world. It creates a friendly group atmosphere where travelers can enjoy the journey together while learning from the expert Egyptologist guiding the excursions from Aswan to Luxor.
What makes the sailing experience special during the Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor?
Sailing along the Nile allows you to enjoy beautiful views of the green riverbanks, traditional villages, and desert landscapes that have remained similar to what ancient Egyptians saw thousands of years ago. It is a relaxing way to travel between Aswan and Luxor while experiencing the historical importance of the Nile.
How does the Egyptologist guide enrich the experience during the 4 Days Nile Cruise?
The professional Egyptologist will explain the history, stories, and meanings behind each temple and historical site visited during the cruise. Their insights help travelers understand the culture, religion, and achievements of ancient Egypt throughout the journey from Aswan to Luxor.
What facilities are available on the 5-star cruise during the 4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor?
The 5-star Nile Cruise offers comfortable cabins, a restaurant serving full-board meals, a sun deck with a swimming pool, lounges, and relaxation areas where guests can enjoy the scenery while sailing along the Nile.
Why is the Philae Temple visit important during the Aswan part of the Nile Cruise?
Philae Temple is one of the most beautiful temples in Aswan and is dedicated to the goddess Isis. Located on an island in the Nile, it is reached by boat and is famous for its impressive architecture and detailed carvings that tell stories from ancient Egyptian mythology.
Is the Abu Simbel Temples tour included in the 4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor?
The visit to Abu Simbel Temples is an optional tour and is not included in the main cruise price. Many travelers choose to add it because of the impressive rock-cut temples built by King Ramses II.
What sites are visited in Luxor during the Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor?
In Luxor, the cruise includes visits to famous sites on both the West Bank and East Bank, such as the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.
What should I pack for the 4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor?
It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, light clothing suitable for warm weather, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for sun protection during the daytime excursions.
Why is the Nile River such an important part of the Nile Cruise experience?
The Nile River was the lifeline of ancient Egyptian civilization, providing water, transportation, and fertile land for farming. Traveling along the Nile during the cruise helps visitors understand why this river played such a central role in the development of ancient Egypt.
How can I book the 4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor?
You can easily book the 4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor through our websitand additional information.e, or you can contact our team directly on WhatsApp for assistance with reservations

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